Unisex name

Aulia name meaning

“protectors, close allies, or saints”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/aulia/

Gender: ♂♀ Unisex
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 3
Popularity: #19

Aulia is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning protectors, close allies, or saints. It comes from Arabic awliyāʾ, the plural of walī, meaning protector or close ally. In religious usage, the same Arabic plural can also refer specifically to saints as a group.

What does Aulia mean?

Protectors, close allies, or saints

In Indonesian: para pelindung, sahabat dekat, atau wali

#Spirituality

Origin and cultural usage of Aulia

From Arabic awliyāʾ, the plural of walī, meaning protector or close ally. In religious usage it can also refer to saints.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	A

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Aulia in Islam and the Quran

Aulia does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أولياء) does, for example in QS Yunus [10]: 62.

QS Yunus [10]: 62

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Aulia

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Aulia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Aulia as a first name

Aulia Salma

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend, safe and free from danger.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Salma: safe, free from harm
Aulia Zuhra Faiza

Interpretation
May this child be a victorious protector shining like Venus.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Zuhra: the planet Venus; brilliance
- Faiza: a woman who achieves victory
Aulia Sakinah

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend with a peaceful heart.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Sakinah: inward serenity
Aulia Laeli Hasna

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend as lovely as the night.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Laeli: night or associated with night
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
Aulia Sausan Ghina

Interpretation
May this child be a prosperous close friend, lovely as an iris.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Sausan: iris or lily flower
- Ghina: wealth, sufficiency
Aulia Salsabila

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend like a heavenly spring.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Salsabila: name of a spring in Paradise
Aulia Zaimah

Interpretation
May this child grow into a woman leader protecting close friends.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Zaimah: female leader
Aulia Khaulah Zhafira

Interpretation
May this child be a victorious protector, graceful as a young doe.
Meaning of each word
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Khaulah: a young female gazelle
- Zhafira: one who achieves victory

Aulia as a middle name

Fathia Aulia Jannah

Interpretation
May this child be a victorious protector within a garden of delight.
Meaning of each word
- Fathia: associated with victory
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
Lubna Aulia Nafisah

Interpretation
May this child be a precious friend, fragrant as a storax tree.
Meaning of each word
- Lubna: storax tree yielding fragrant resin
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
Dila Aulia Naila

Interpretation
May this child be a fair close friend who achieves success.
Meaning of each word
- Dila: just, fair
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Naila: one who attains
Dila Aulia Zuhriyah

Interpretation
May this child be a fair close friend, lovely as a flower.
Meaning of each word
- Dila: just, fair
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Zuhriyah: relating to flowers
Rahmah Aulia Dania

Interpretation
May this child be an approachable close friend filled with compassion.
Meaning of each word
- Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Dania: near, within reach
Karimah Aulia Syahidah

Interpretation
May this child be a noble, generous close friend and witness.
Meaning of each word
- Karimah: noble, generous
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Syahidah: female witness; female martyr

Aulia as a last name

Hana Aulia

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend whose presence brings joy.
Meaning of each word
- Hana: happiness; divine favor
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
Rizka Aulia

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend and a gift of sustenance.
Meaning of each word
- Rizka: sustenance, provision for life
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
Sumaya Zahro Aulia

Interpretation
May this child be a noble protector with a bright, radiant presence.
Meaning of each word
- Sumaya: exalted, high in standing
- Zahro: bright, radiant
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
Zakia Aulia

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend with a pure heart.
Meaning of each word
- Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
Sadiyah Aulia

Interpretation
May this child be a close friend blessed with fortune and happiness.
Meaning of each word
- Sadiyah: fortunate and happy
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
Dhia Fatin Aulia

Interpretation
May this child be a captivating close friend shining with light.
Meaning of each word
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Fatin: captivating, enchanting
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints

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How to pronounce Aulia

Syllables	3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/aulia/
Arabic script	أولياء
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦲꦸꦭꦶꦲ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮃᮅᮜᮤᮃ

Is Aulia a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Aulia is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 31% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.

♂ Boys 31%Girls 69% ♀

Aulia ranks #19 among unisex names in our data sample (154 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Aulia

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Aulia

Aulia Sarah · b. 1991
Aulia Halimatussadiah · b. 1983
Aulia Oktafiandi
Aulia Pohan · b. 1945
Aulia · b. 1998
Aulia Rachman
Aulia Rahman Basri · b. 1985
Aulia Tasman · b. 1959
Aulia Tri Hartanto · b. 1986
Ratu Aulia
Apt. Aulia Azizah · b. 1996
Aulia · b. 1999

FAQ about the name Aulia

What is the meaning of Aulia?

Aulia means protectors, close allies, or saints. From Arabic awliyāʾ, the plural of walī, meaning protector or close ally. In religious usage it can also refer to saints.

Is Aulia a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Aulia is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 31% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Aulia?

Aulia is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Aulia in the Quran?

Aulia does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أولياء) does, for example in QS Yunus [10]: 62.

How many syllables does Aulia have?

Aulia has 3 syllables (Au-li-a) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Aulia?

Aulia ranks #19 among unisex names in our data sample (154 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Aulia?

Some ideas: Aulia Salma; Fathia Aulia Jannah; Hana Aulia.

Famous people named Aulia?

Notable people named Aulia include Aulia Sarah, Aulia Halimatussadiah, Aulia Oktafiandi.

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